Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio State Buckeyes College Football Betting Preview

Michigan (2-4) and No. 3 Ohio State (5-0) did not happen and there was some concern that the Buckeyes would be ineligible for the Big Ten Championship Game.  Indeed, they will be and this means Ohio State faces Northwestern December 19.

The line on the Northwestern-Ohio State game opened at -19.5 Buckeyes and quickly shot up to -21.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said he supported the decision to move No. 4 Ohio State into next week's Big Ten title game against his team and admits the Wildcats stand little chance of winning.

"I'm sure we're going to be underdogs by like 70," Fitzgerald joked following No. 14 Northwestern's 28-10 win over Illinois on Saturday.

Not even close, but they are still dogs by three touchdowns.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview: Flawless Fields

At RealBookies.com the Buckeyes are 3-2 ATS this season and the over is 3-1 in their four games.

The Buckeyes offense ranks sixth in the nation in total yards (532.4 ypg) and fourth in scoring (46.6 ppg) while the defense is sixth best against the run (95.0 ypg).  

Justin Fields has 1,407 yards in five games with 15 touchdowns, three interceptions and a 78.1% completion rate this season.

Wide receiver Chris Olave has 36 catches for 528 yards on the season while Garrett Wilso has 34 catches for 572 yards. Both receivers have five touchdowns and tight end Jeremy Ruckert has three.